St Ursula's Convent School
London, SE10 8HN · Greenwich · secondary school
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9th of 16 secondary schools in Greenwich we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.5/10 against 823 of them, against 7.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 19 | 35% | 0.66 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 60.7 · 82 | 30% | 2.47 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.09 · 57 | 25% | 1.41 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.0 · 83 | 10% | 0.83 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Ursula's Convent School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.09 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in November 2025 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Anime, International Film, Coding, Debating, Creative Writer’s, Junior Leadership, Student Council, and Chaplaincy clubs. Sports include Badminton, Football, Netball, Bench Ball, Basketball, and Cheerleading. Arts options are Drama and Choir. The school offers Duke of Edinburgh trips and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 481 pupils against a stated capacity of 675. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about St Ursula's Convent School
Overview
The report describes a school where new leaders have driven "rapid improvements across all aspects" since the last inspection. Pupils achieve to a "high standard" with results largely above the national average, supported by an "ambitious and broad" curriculum. The school fosters a positive culture where pupils feel "safe and well cared for," demonstrating strong attendance and behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils develop "in-depth knowledge" and produce work of "extremely high quality," articulating learning with precision.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities "achieve highly" due to swift, effective support.
- Attendance is high, and behaviour has "improved significantly," with a clear policy consistently applied by staff.
- Leaders have created a "positive culture" where staff wellbeing is prioritised and pupils feel "listened to, cared for and valued."
- A comprehensive personal development programme ensures pupils understand how to stay healthy, safe, and prepared for future careers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure gaps in pupils' knowledge are "identified and addressed by staff in a timely manner" across the curriculum.
- Staff must consistently use effective adaptations to reduce barriers for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed to ensure pupils are safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.9 |
| 2024/25 | 55.1 |
| 2025/26 | 54.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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